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Inside the latest research advancements to help combat brain cancer
From reprogramming cancer cells to uncovering hidden mechanisms of resistance, UCLA scientists are pursuing a wide range of approaches to attack glioblastoma and other deadly brain tumors.
May 1, 2025
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5 min read
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Meta-atlas reveals new clues about brain development and disease
A new UCLA study leverages computational methods and vast troves of existing data to bring us closer to answering one of the most profound questions in biology: How does the brain build itself?
April 29, 2025
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6 min read
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Topical treatment offers relief from painful skin rash caused by targeted cancer therapy
Researchers demonstrated that a novel topical BRAF inhibitor gel called LUT014 significantly reduces the severity of an acne-like rash, a common and painful side effect experienced by patients undergoing anti-EGFR therapies for colorectal cancer.
April 27, 2025
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4 min read
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University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca expand Healthy Lungs California initiative
The University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca announced a five-year partnership to expand the Healthy Lungs California initiative, which is aimed at increasing early lung cancer detection and reducing deaths from the disease.
April 24, 2025
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4 min read
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AACR: Advancements in combination therapies for liver and pancreatic cancers, organoid-based platform for personalized head and neck cancer treatment, liquid biopsies for cancer detection and more
The annual meeting, which showcases cutting-edge cancer science and medicine, will feature UCLA-led research in key areas of both translational and basic scientific research.
April 17, 2025
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4 min read
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Does cell nucleus size matter in gene activity? Researchers say yes
Researchers have discovered that the size of a cell, especially its nucleus that holds the DNA can determine which genes are turned on or off. This helps explain how cells develop and function, with potential implications for understanding diseases like cancer.
April 10, 2025
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4 min read
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Test predicts which patients with prostate cancer are most likely to develop long-term side effects from radiation therapy
The test, called PROSTOX, is the first of its kind to use microRNAs to predict toxicity from cancer therapy. It could help prevent the burden of long-term complications by identifying patients most at risk before treatment even begins.
April 7, 2025
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5 min read
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A decade of progress: Reflecting on the FDA approval of palbociclib to treat most common type of breast cancer
UCLA researchers Dr. Dennis Slamon and Dr. Richard Finn reflect on how it all started, the impact of their work, and what’s next in the fight against breast cancer.
April 4, 2025
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5 min read
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Firefighters have a higher risk of cancer – but why?
UCLA researchers are working with the Los Angeles County fire department to test firefighting gear as a possible source of risk.
April 2, 2025
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6 min read
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10 UCLA faculty named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The UCLA faculty members are among 471 newly elected AAAS fellows recognized for their significant contributions to the advancement of science and its applications in service to society.
March 27, 2025
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6 min read
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How a novel treatment at UCLA Health helped a teen athlete with thyroid cancer
March 24, 2025
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3 min read
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Study uncovers key role of RNA modifications in prostate cancer progression
Scientists have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays a critical role in the progression of prostate cancer, including driving some of its most dangerous forms of the disease.
March 24, 2025
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3 min read
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Owen Witte Awarded International Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
Witte was chosen for this award in recognition of his pioneering discoveries that have fundamentally reshaped the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers.
March 19, 2025
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2 min read
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Study confirms safety and efficacy of higher-dose-per-day radiation for early-stage prostate cancer
A new large-scale study provides the strongest evidence yet that a shorter, standard-dose course of radiation treatment is just as effective as conventional radiotherapy for prostate cancer, without compromising the safety of patients.
March 18, 2025
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3 min read
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Artificial intelligence tool helps predict who will benefit from focal therapy for prostate cancer
A study led by UCLA investigators shows that artificial intelligence could play a key role in improving treatment outcomes for men with prostate cancer by helping physicians determine who is most likely to benefit from partial gland cryoablation, a minimally invasive procedure that treats localized prostate tumors.
March 18, 2025
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4 min read
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Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki awarded $4.5M NCI grant to advance next generation of cellular immunotherapies for solid tumors
Physician-scientist Theodore Scott Nowicki, MD, PhD, has been awarded a $4.5 million R37 MERIT Award to help improve the effectiveness of cellular therapies for solid tumors.
March 17, 2025
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2 min read
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UCLA BSCRC inaugural Women in Stem Cell Science Symposium
As part of its 20th-anniversary celebration, the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA hosted its inaugural Women in Stem Cell Science Symposium, spotlighting three distinguished female scientists..
March 14, 2025
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5 min read
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Chronic stress and obesity work together to accelerate pancreatic cancer development and growth, study finds
A study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the deadliest malignancies.
March 10, 2025
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3 min read
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Nanoparticle immune therapy shows potential in mice to treat and prevent spread of pancreatic cancer to liver
Lab studies find UCLA-developed nanoparticle triggers killer cells and memory cells to fight often-lethal migration.
March 6, 2025
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